Kunal Nayyar says he Hated Wearing Raj's Wardrobe

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"The Big Bang Theory" Star Says his Character's "Ridiculously Hideous" Clothes Ruined Fashion for Him
by Wesley Stenzel
August 11, 2025


Kunal Nayyar can't get over his "The Big Bang Theory" wardrobe. The actor had some harsh words to share regarding Raj Koothrappali's outfits during an appearance on The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast.

"I was like, 'Oh man, I'm gonna have to wear this?'" Nayyar told host Jessica Radloff when asked to recall his first reaction to his character's clothes. "I love fashion, to be honest. It's one of my favorite things. And then I was like, 'Oh my God, I'm gonna have to wear these clothes.'"



Nayyar understands that the costumes for his astrophysicist character were entirely fitting for Raj's unfashionable sensibilities.

"It's very apropos to the character, obviously," he said. "If you watch what I wore that entire show, it's ridiculously hideous, but also ridiculously good for the character."



Since Nayyar cares about clothes in real life, however, he found dressing as Raj a little painful.

"Me, as Kunal, having to wear those clothes every day, those cargo pants — you know, it's ruined for me," he said. "I can't wear clothes — like vintage Gucci sweaters or something that look like Raj's sweaters that are in fashion now. I can't wear that stuff."

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